RRT Respiratory Care Practitioner- 7p-7a

OU Health'sRespiratory Care department is an AARC Quality Care recognized department, and we are proud to maintain a strong focus on quality, safety and patient satisfaction so we can meet the many unique needs of our patients. We use a team approach to treat and provide a range of pulmonary interventions and therapies for women and children.

• General Description:

  Under general supervision, administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff. Records treatment information and patient's treatment response in the medical record. Manages and maintains life support equipment.

  Essential Responsibilities:

  Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

  • Apply knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology as well as biomedical engineering and technology Cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
  • Respiratory Care is practiced under medical direction across the health care continuum.
  • Respiratory therapists will effectively offer preventative care to, as well as assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
  • Develop and implement effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways and disease management.
  • Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.
  • Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
  • Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes.
  • Participates in data collection or auditing.
  • Represents staff at relevant staff meetings, reporting and updating current staff

  General Responsibilities:

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Education: Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

  Experience: 0-3 years of experience.

  License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care within 90 days of hire.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care within one year of hire.
  • License: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued from Oklahoma State Medical Board
  • Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) within 3 months of hire

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
  • Clinical decision making skills appropriate to patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system and to the age of the patient.
  • Ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient's needs.